FL>ONF>Hidden Pond>Sep. 26-29>The Summer's Last Gasp Hang

**Timberrr** · 09-25-2014, 20:29

Originally Posted by YeahIdIDThat

Count me out guys

I was really excited even talked my dad into going.. But the weather looks bad

There is no bad weather, only bad clothing choices.

**lilricky** · 09-25-2014, 20:32

Well, I thought I would be with you.... sniff, sniff.....

Originally Posted by Timberrr

lilricky, I was kidding about the steak. You know Gumbo has the meal plans all worked out. Thanks though.

I have a question though. If we are the first people there, and we take the short trail in, and no one else is there yet, how do we know when we are at the site? Is there a picnic table? a fire ring? a hot tub?

However, once you turn right onto the Florida Trail, its the first pond you come to, there will be a path to the right leading you to a group of trees, thats the "common area".

**Floridahanger** · 09-25-2014, 21:51

Originally Posted by YeahIdIDThat

Count me out guys

I was really excited even talked my dad into going.. But the weather looks bad

Pish posh and boulder dash! The weather is what makes if fun and nice at the same time.

Days will be nice, nights will have the pitter patter of rain on the tarp. It's a symphony and harmony.

Come on out to the glorious Florida Piney Woods.

**Floridahanger** · 09-25-2014, 21:56

Originally Posted by Timberrr

...I have a question though. If we are the first people there, and we take the short trail in, and no one else is there yet, how do we know when we are at the site? Is there a picnic table? a fire ring? a hot tub?

Good gravy, man. This is the woods where it takes guts to get out there. We have no picnic tables, unless you bushcraft one. Nor a fire ring, unless someone crazy enough works to get a bunch of wood just the right size and custom makes one

By the way, last year had similar forecast weather. It was a beautiful time.
There were few mossies, but, the one that was near me didn't want to leave all night....Oh......the buzzing........

**Timberrr** · 09-25-2014, 22:03

Wait... there's gravy?!
And what about a hot tub? I notice you strategically failed to mention a hot tub.

**FLRider** · 09-26-2014, 05:24

Originally Posted by Timberrr

Wait... there's gravy?!
And what about a hot tub? I notice you strategically failed to mention a hot tub.

Sure...I can bring a pack of instant gravy...to go along with them steaks and the poppers...

And any hole you care to dig and fill with water (line it with your tarp or poncho) in direct sunlight is an "hot tub" come ~3 PM...

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The NOAA forecast for Hidden Pond. Note that I've had temps in ONF be up to ~20* F off of the indicated highs and lows, but this should be fairly accurate. It looks like the usual "Florida weather", in that there's a chance of thundershowers in the afternoons to cool things off a bit. Be cautious coming across that prairie, folks, if it's thundering; there ain't a lot of cover. 80s during the day and 70s at night, so beautiful hanging weather (if a wee bit hot for hiking).

Doing a couple of last-minute bike maintenance things (need to install new pedals...meh...) and finishing food packing, and I'm out the door! Woohoo!

**YeahIdIDThat** · 09-26-2014, 05:36

Yeah, I hear ya guys..
It's just not a great first introduction to hammock camping for my dad!
I was really hoping for cooler weather.. My dad isn't really an outdoors men. I can just picture him now... LoL oh god.
Plus Sandy isn't going

which suxs!
Have fun tho

**Life Scout** · 09-26-2014, 06:35

Originally Posted by Timberrr

I have a simple bugnet that lays over your ridgeline. It ain't fancy but it works. Let me know if you want me to bring it. I'm thinking you don't want to be without a bugnet. The weather is just starting to cool and with all the rain we've had the 'skeeters are going to be storing up for the winter!

I thought of the same and brought a scrap of mesh for the weekend. Thanks for the offer. I will be good with what I got. The mosquitoes don't like me to much anyway. I'm to sweet.

**FLRider** · 09-26-2014, 07:37

Heading out the door now-ish. ETA to Pat's Island: 4 to 5 PM. ETA to camp: 5:30 to 7 PM.

See you all there!

**Gumbo** · 09-26-2014, 08:13

Originally Posted by YeahIdIDThat

Yeah, I hear ya guys..
It's just not a great first introduction to hammock camping for my dad!
I was really hoping for cooler weather.. My dad isn't really an outdoors men. I can just picture him now... LoL oh god.
Plus Sandy isn't going

which suxs!
Have fun tho

You and your dad come hang with us in October. We are going to be introducing several folks to hanging then.